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“Bitcoin miners are increasing their mining power, with 16 key public companies controlling 16% of all BTC mined. However, the industry is unbalanced, favouring large miners with low production costs. The anticipated BTC halving in 2024 may further impair miner profitability. However, exchange-traded-fund approvals and institutional involvement could potentially improve conditions.”

“The issuer of dominant USD-pegged stablecoin USDT, Tether, bought 1,529 Bitcoins valued at $45.4m in Q2, aligning with plans to invest 15% of quarterly earnings into Bitcoin. This underscores the growing institutional acceptance of Bitcoin, suggesting a surge in companies and institutional investors building Bitcoin portfolios. While a bullish long-term perspective, the immediate uptrend has been influenced by factors such as US SEC regulation against cryptocurrencies.”

MicroStrategy plans to initiate a $750 million stock sale, potentially using the capital for further Bitcoin acquisition, balancing corporate working capital, or retiring company debt. The company currently owns roughly 152,800 Bitcoin, equivalent to about $4.5 billion. This major move poses risks with the current volatility of the crypto market and possible regulatory changes.

“MicroStrategy disclosed its plan to sell almost $750 Million of its stocks, with a significant portion of the proceeds being utilized for Bitcoin acquisition. However, factors such as potential regulation concerns and potential turbulence in the DeFi space could hinder a near-term rally.”

MicroStrategy (MSTR), a software intelligence firm, astoundingly transitions all its earnings into Bitcoin as a long-term strategy, believing Bitcoin to exceed its metallic and fiat counterparts as a superior store of value. The company, which owns approximately 152,333 bitcoins equating to around $4.5 billion, has seen its shares soaring by 207% this year. This Bitcoin-centric approach might pioneer a new paradigm in future corporate strategies.

“The cryptocurrency market sees mixed cases, despite an overall upward trajectory. PEGASUS token experienced significant investor interest while BTC20 invokes the spirit of Bitcoin’s rise with modern smart contract functionalities. The contrast between the two raises questions about crypto’s prosperous future.”

Elon Musk’s venture, now known as X, plans to expand its services by venturing into finance, considering the integration of cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, significant fluctuations in crypto markets are observed. The Italian central bank now shows support for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, indicating a shift in perspective about cryptocurrencies.

BlackRock, along with Fidelity and Ark Investments, have filed for Bitcoin spot ETFs potentially signalling a new wave of institutional investments into digital assets. This would grant investors direct access to Bitcoin, possibly cause a price surge, but could also lead to capital outflows from mining stocks to more regulated, potentially profitable Wall Street financial products.

Bitcoin traders are closely watching the $31K mark as $2B in BTC options are set to expire on July 28th, potentially establishing $29,500 as a strong support level. Despite changes in economic policies and looming inflation, the improving economic outlook and positive corporate earnings could lead to Bitcoin surpassing $31,000 in the coming weeks.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently purchased two Bitcoins for each of his seven children, a move triggered by criticisms for advocating Bitcoin without personal stake. He views Bitcoin as a means of defending public rights against government and corporate invasion. However, this action raises questions regarding potential conflict of interest. Despite potential implications, Kennedy continues to publicly endorse Bitcoin.

“Global investment firm BlackRock and Jio Financial Services collaborate to form ‘Jio BlackRock’, investing $150 million each towards providing digital-first investment solutions for Indian investors. Yet, despite prior crypto involvement, BlackRock remains undecided about incorporating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin into this venture.”

Bitcoin mining rigs are witnessing a significant decrease in market value due to lower profitability and higher energy costs. Next-gen rigs like Bitmain’s S19 XP and WhatsMiner M50S saw a 66% price drop. However, these falling prices may benefit miners preparing for the upcoming Bitcoin halving in 2024, potentially spurring a shift towards more efficient machines.

Despite market turbulence and Bitcoin’s decline, Dogecoin surprisingly surged 5%, possibly influenced by Elon Musk’s engagement with the coin on Twitter. Meanwhile, Bitcoin faced a significant liquidation of levered futures positions, corroborating growing concerns over the lack of bullish catalysts for this leading cryptocurrency.

“Musk’s rebranding of Twitter to ‘X’, coupled with a merger forming X.AI Corp., resulted in a flood of ‘X’ tokens across blockchain networks. Amid ambiguity, several tokens exhibited significant growth, highlighting the unpredictability of crypto trading and influential figures like Musk.”

“The Bitcoin market has recently surged, driven by a $25 billion influx, breaking the resistance level at $31,000. Europe leads in the initiation of a Bitcoin ETF, bolstering global crypto enthusiasm. Meanwhile, despite SEC-related challenges, U.S. interest in Bitcoin ETFs increases, potentially boosting investor confidence and Bitcoin’s value.”

MicroStrategy’s long-term debt-raising plan may put its bitcoin holdings under pressure if extreme price corrections occur by mid-2025. The company’s debt repayment could be eased with higher bitcoin prices, but a big price drop could destabilize the corporate structure and necessitate sudden forced liquidations.

“Hut 8 Mining has ventured into the AI infrastructure space, a sector that has grown from a $95 billion to a $900 billion opportunity in recent years. The company aims to balance traditional data centers and Bitcoin mining centers, despite potential challenges associated with Bitcoin ‘halving’ and dwindling data center inventory.”

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, sees Bitcoin’s potential to “revolutionize finance,” possibly by incorporating exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, critics note the contradiction and divergence from Bitcoin’s initial principle of decentralization when third-party managed ETFs become a primary investment vehicle.